Ali Price hails support from Lions scrum-half rival Conor Murray

When the team got announced last week before the first Test, Conor was the first to come and say ‘well done, mate’

PRICE IS RIGHT: Scrum-half Ali Price celebrates after Saturday’s win over South Africa at Cape Town Stadium. The Scotland international was picked ahead of Conor Murray at scrum-half last weekend but paid tribute to the support he received from his Irish rival. Picture: Inpho/Dan Sheridan

They may be Test selection rivals for the Lions’ number nine shirt but Ali Price has praised Conor Murray for the confidence his support gave him in last Saturday’s series-opening win over the Springboks.

Starter Price and replacement Murray provided a perfect tandem at scrum-half for Warren Gatland in the come-from-behind 22-17 first Test victory over South Africa at Cape Town Stadium at the weekend, with the Munster and Ireland star putting his disappointment at not starting to one side and coming off the bench to help steer the British & Irish Lions home and draw first blood against the world champions.